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In brief: CBC co-commissions adaptation of Stuff the British Stole podcast
Plus: Corus adds two new board members, NFB boasts latest gender parity statistics, plus more.
Canadian Film Centre to bring UK copro projects to SXSW
Four prototypes supported through the CFC’s UK-Canada Immersive Exchange will have their public debut at the Austin-based festival next week.
Nine directors chosen for WIDC Career Advancement Module
The Women In the Director’s Chair program will see participants developing scripted film and television projects through virtual workshops.
Hot Sheet: Top 30 TV programs for Feb. 21 to 27, 2022
9-1-1: Lone Star leads in the post-Winter Olympics ratings while Transplant remains in the top 20.
Montreal prodco and distributor Attraction announces three key promotions
Nicole Hamilton becomes EVP, unscripted English content; Joey Case moves into VP, English factual content; and Lesley Jacobi is now director of development, English unscripted content.
German distributor Autentic orders new factual series from Go Button Media
The deal is an expansion of Autentic’s strategy to trigger financing for coproductions and board projects in early development.
BANFF Spark Accelerator for Women in the Business of Media announces 2022 cohort
This year’s program will have 100 participants, 66% of whom self-identify as Black, Indigenous, people of colour, LGBTQ2S+ and/or professionals with disabilities.
Our House Media expands development team
Costa Nicolas has been upped to VP of development, while Stephen Pettinger signs on as commercial director and east coast development executive.
Nova Scotia invests $23M in local film and TV sector
The funds will go toward the creation of a permanent soundstage for the province, as well as a newly created fund for locally-owned productions.
Banff World Media Festival announces first keynotes for in-person event in June
Confirmed speakers include Dr. Ashish K. Jha, Lionsgate Entertainment founder Frank Giustra, and Pearlena Igbokwe, chairman of Universal Studio Group.
The Sessions Episode 3: Canada Media Fund poised for change ahead of Bill C-11
In this third episode of a new podcast series, CMF president and CEO Valerie Creighton discusses “big shifts” at the funder and why the Online Streaming Act is key to unlocking a dated structure.
Queens of the Qing Dynasty casts Cape Breton locals
Ashley McKenzie talks about using gonzo-style casting and Telefilm’s Fast Track program to make her buzzy sophomore film.
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